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BENTLEY CONTINENTAL2013 · 4.0L PETROL

JO 5589

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2013 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL — PETROL, 3993cc. This vehicle has 28,327 miles on record. MOT status: valid. Tax: paid. Review the complete history and specs.

MOT
Valid
Expires 21/04/2027
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/01/2027
Fuel
PETROL
Year
2013
Engine
3993cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a high level of roadworthiness, maintaining a consistently stable maintenance trend over the last five years. The most recent inspection conducted in April 2025 resulted in a pass with no defects recorded, mirroring the results of the previous annual tests. This clean history across multiple years suggests that the vehicle has been well-maintained and has not suffered from significant mechanical or structural failures during the documented testing periods. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a thirteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,173 miles per year. Between 2021 and 2025, the car covered only 1,210 miles, indicating long periods of inactivity or very light usage. While this low mileage typically reduces wear on the engine and drivetrain, the significant gaps between tests can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber-based components or fluid-related issues not captured by mileage alone. A buyer should prioritize a physical inspection of components sensitive to the low-mileage nature of this Bentley. Given the age and infrequent use, the air suspension system, bushings, and seals should be checked for cracking or dry rot caused by age rather than friction. Additionally, the brake discs should be examined for corrosion or flat spotting from sitting, and the tires should be verified for age codes to ensure they have not perished despite having ample tread depth.

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90
/ 100 · Excellent

Public record health check: Excellent.

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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: Jun 22, 2026, 04:36 PM
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a high level of roadworthiness, maintaining a consistently stable maintenance trend over the last five years. The most recent inspection conducted in April 2025 resulted in a pass with no defects recorded, mirroring the results of the previous annual tests. This clean history across multiple years suggests that the vehicle has been well-maintained and has not suffered from significant mechanical or structural failures during the documented testing periods. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a thirteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,173 miles per year. Between 2021 and 2025, the car covered only 1,210 miles, indicating long periods of inactivity or very light usage. While this low mileage typically reduces wear on the engine and drivetrain, the significant gaps between tests can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber-based components or fluid-related issues not captured by mileage alone. A buyer should prioritize a physical inspection of components sensitive to the low-mileage nature of this Bentley. Given the age and infrequent use, the air suspension system, bushings, and seals should be checked for cracking or dry rot caused by age rather than friction. Additionally, the brake discs should be examined for corrosion or flat spotting from sitting, and the tires should be verified for age codes to ensure they have not perished despite having ample tread depth.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 2013 Bentley Continental (JO 5589), we found 5 MOT results in the period of June 2022 to April 2026.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 100% of its MOT tests, totaling 5 passes against 0 fails. This is a strong MOT track record, suggesting the vehicle has been well-maintained.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 3 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

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PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY